An every day account of a small racing yard and the highs and lows....

Sunday, 16 December 2018

Phew!! All jockeys and horses home safe and sound. Lucy came home fifth on the fabulous 'We Never Give Up' She was somewhat outpaced but lived up to her name and gave Lucy a fabulous spin jumping like a bunny. Unfortunately Budge was over girthed by a steward at the start as we forgot to remind Ben how quirky he is with his girth which meant he got left behind but still did a circuit and a half. It was good for Ben to understand what race riding is all about and he will be wiser for next time. Billy had a great spin on Murphy and had previously had a winner on his own horse in the open. He was a great mentor for both our novice jockeys and nice to see one of our proteges doing so well.
We are just off to celebrate with him, his parents and a few friends now

About Me

Pauline has been race riding her own horses in point to points for 15 years and is now training with Doug. Pauline has recently got her trainers permit. They are both passionate about National Hunt racing and achieving maximum potential from their horses in the best possible way. This is why ‘Equine Fitness’ is a very exciting new business for them.
In 2006 Doug eventually plucked up the courage (it only took 7 years!) to propose to Pauline whilst they were on holiday in the Maldives and they married in the Lake District in June 2007.